Real Vanilla Custard

Ingredients

• 300ml (1/2 pint) milk
• 1/2 Schwartz Vanilla Pod , split and seeds reserved
• 3 medium egg yolks
• 1 tbs caster sugar
• 1 tsp cornflour

Method

STEP 1Place the milk, Vanilla Pod and seeds in a large saucepan and heat gently, bringing slowly to the boil.

STEP 2Meanwhile blend the egg yolks, caster sugar and cornflour together in a large bowl. Strain the hot milk onto the egg mixture stirring continuously.

STEP 3Rinse out the saucepan and pour in the custard mixture. Heat very gently, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens. This should only take a minute or two. Serve hot or cold removing the Vanilla Pod just before serving.

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This recipe uses

Vanilla Pod